Cardiac Toxicity after Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer: Myths and Facts

Breast Care (Basel). 2015 Apr;10(2):131-5. doi: 10.1159/000376560.

Abstract

Radiotherapy is an important component in the multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer. In recent years, the cardiac risks of radiation have been discussed several times. This problem has long been known and resolved from the radiotherapeutic point of view. The current data is briefly described here.

Keywords: Breast cancer Cardiotoxicity Radiotherapy.

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  • Review